What is the difference between Ionic and Covalent bonding

Covalent bonds are formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons. These atoms are non-metals, such as Carbon, Oxygen and Hydrogen.

Ionic bonds are formed when an atom gives one or more electrons away to another atom. These bonds are formed between a metal and a non metal. 

TN

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Why does iodine havea higher boiling point compared to chlorine?


What is distillation?


If an element has an atomic mass of 19 and a proton number of 9, how many neutrons does it have and how many electrons does it have?


Explain what an ionic bond is and how the charges and radii can affect the melting and boiling points of the ionic compounds